Manufacturing Engineer Job at Royal Switchgear Manufacturing in Bessemer

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, ROYAL SWITCHGEAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Take your next career step at RSMC with a US based team that is developing responsive solutions for an evolving grid.

RSMC is a leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of critical componentry for electrical substations and the broader grid. Our pride lies in our long-standing partnership with utilities companies, the reliability of our products, and the technical and hands-on capabilities of our team.

The Manufacturing Engineer's primary responsibilities will be to focus on continuous improvement for manufacturing operations by analyzing, developing, and implementing cost-effective manufacturing solutions to support KPI's. This position will be involved with and leading the implementation of 5S, conducting kaizen events, product quality improvements, root cause analysis, and cost reduction initiatives. Position does not require direct supervision however it will require leading kaizen events.

LOCATION: Primarily onsite; some scheduled travel required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development and implementation of 5S program
• Continuous improvement through planning and leading kaizen events
• Support plant operations as necessary to ensure KPI's are met
• Capital expenditure project development and implementation
• Determining manufacturing equipment needs
• Conducting root cause and corrective action for manufacturing non-conformances
• Work instructions, standard work, and process flows

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 1-3 Years Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or Quality Engineering ·.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience in 5S implementation.
• Kaizen leadership experience.
• Fabrication and Assembly experience.
• Value stream mapping experience · Mechanical Assembly experience.
• Limited travel required for job, 10% or less.
• Occasionally requires lifting and exerting in other directions up to 75 pounds.

Working Conditions

The work condition characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work primarily takes place in a manufacturing environment. Exposure to traffic, dust, fumes, and loud noise that are routinely encountered in manufacturing plants. May encounter occasional stressful situations. Work may include responding to critical customer driven situations which may result in working some weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Must possess general manual dexterity to operate computer, equipment, tools, controls, or other objects; reach with hands or arms.
• Must possess mental acuity for attention to accuracy and detail.
• Must see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Must hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.